LONDON, November 23 /PRNewswire/ -- M.A.C Cosmetics, globally the professional artist's brand of choice for film, fashion, television, theatre, music and photography is proud to be the Official Makeup Sponsor and to support the Best Actress Award at the forthcoming British Independent Film Awards (BIFA). This year the event will be a very special ceremony celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Awards hosted by James Nesbitt at the Roundhouse, London on Wednesday 28th November 2007.
A full team of M.A.C Senior Artists and the M.A.C Pro Team will be at the ready with their makeup kits and brushes to glam up the nominees, presenters and guests before and during the award ceremony. These include Best Actress and Best Newcomer nominee Kierston Wareing (It's a free world), and Best Newcomer nominee Imogen Poots (28 Weeks later).
The nominees for the Best Actress Award (supported by M.A.C Cosmetics) are: Anne Hathaway - Becoming Jane; Tannishtha Chatterjee - Brick Lane; Sophie Myles - Hallam Foe; Kierston Wareing - It's a Free World and Judi Dench - Notes on a Scandal.
M.A.C is also proud to be the Official Sponsor of the BIFA Awards After party where MÂ?AÂ?C Pro artists will be on hand to do make-up touch-ups and to create whole new looks partying guests and celebrating winners into the small hours!
"M.A.C's ongoing relationship with artists continues the founding culture and all-PRO roots of the brand. Wherever makeup art is created, in the studio or behind the scenes, M.A.C Artist Relations is there to provide the appropriate support. From Hollywood to Bollywood, Broadway to London's West End, International Film Festivals and Award Shows; M.A.C is behind the scenes. Supporting the 12th Annual Chinese Music Awards, The Golden Horse Film Awards, Toronto International Film Festival, Dubai International Film Festival, The Primetime Emmy Awards - and for the second year, the British Independent Film Awards. M.A.C continues to work with the top Professional Makeup Artists in the Industry." - John Demsey, Group President, M.A.C, Estee Lauder, Prescriptives, Sean John and Tom Ford Beauty.
Since its inception in 1984, M.A.C has supported over 400 Television productions and over 650 Independent and Feature Films including this year's BIFA productions, Brick Lane and Control.
About M.A.C
M.A.C (Make-up Art Cosmetics), the leading professional cosmetic brand was created in Toronto, Canada in 1984 and is now sold in over 70 countries worldwide. M.A.C is for All Races, All Sexes, All Ages, attitudinally hip, artfully irreverent, dedicated fully to the art of self-decoration and the realisation of the individual. The M.A.C attitude is best expressed by our artists, seen and felt in our stores. For more information on M.A.C, visit http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk
About BIFA
In its celebratory tenth year, the British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) has established itself as one of the most important awards ceremonies in the British film industry and is regarded as a kick-off to the Awards Season. BIFA prides itself on providing a platform for up and coming talent and honours the best and brightest industry people, rewarding excellence in independent films. BIFA is also excited to unveil its jury, comprised of professionals and talents from across the British film industry.
